Enrollment
2,368
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
North Atlanta High School
Federal NCES profile for North Atlanta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130012002212
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Atlanta High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #18 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Atlanta High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Atlanta High School ranks #18 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Atlanta High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Atlanta High School
North Atlanta High School is a large high school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 2,368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,368 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Atlanta Public Schools spends $22,882 per pupil, 65% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Atlanta's high schools, it stands alongside Lakeside High School (2,234 students): North Atlanta High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 18.2:1).
Atlanta Public Schools also operates Midtown High School (1,696 students) and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students) alongside North Atlanta High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Atlanta High School compares
North Atlanta High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,368 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,368
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.3%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, North Atlanta High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Public Schools, which includes North Atlanta High School.
$22,882
Per student
+65%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 15.6%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Atlanta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Atlanta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Midtown High School
Standard public school
1,696 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Druid Hills High School
Standard public school
1,468 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,368 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Atlanta High School
How many students attend North Atlanta High School?
North Atlanta High School has 2,368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Atlanta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Atlanta High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Atlanta High School?
20.6% of students at North Atlanta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Atlanta High School?
The largest demographic group at North Atlanta High School is African American at 38.3% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Atlanta High School?
North Atlanta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Atlanta High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Atlanta High School ranks #18 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is North Atlanta High School a good school?
North Atlanta High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides North Atlanta High School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates Midtown High School (1,696 students), Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students), and Maynard Jackson High School (1,549 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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